Why are hotkeys called hotkeys?

A hot key is a key or a combination of keys on a computer keyboard that, when pressed at one time, performs a task (such as starting an application) more quickly than by using a mouse or other input device. Hot keys are sometimes called shortcut keys. Hot keys are supported by many operating system and applications.

How do I turn off hotkeys?

To disable them, simply right click anywhere on your screen and select Graphics Options and then Hot Keys and then Disable.

What is the most unused shortcut?

SysRq (below Print Screen)
Scroll lock.
Numpad home/end/page up/page down/delete/insert.
Backtick ` (on the left of 1 on US keyboard)
Break .
Pause.
Menu (between Alt and Ctrl).
Right Alt (On keyboard layouts without AltGr)

What is hotkey mode?

By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey function.

What is Fn Lock key?

The FnLk, F-Lock key is a toggle key on a PC compatible keyboard used to enable or disable the F1 through F12 keys’ secondary functions (hotkeys). Pressing the F-Lock key again toggles off (disables) the F1-F12 key standard functions, and turns on the ability to use the secondary functions on those keys.

Where is my Fn Lock key?

Look for a keyboard key with an Fn padlock icon on it. Esc is an Fn padlock key on many keyboards. If you see an Fn padlock on your Esc key, press and hold the Fn key. Then press Esc while holding the Fn key.

What does Ctrl Alt F5 do in Excel?

“F5” key is used to display “Go To” dialog box; it will help you in viewing named range. This will restore windows size of the current excel workbook. When pressed again Ctrl + F5 will not do anything as the size of the window is already restore.

What does Ctrl F5 do in Excel?

Ctrl+F5: Restores the window size of the selected workbook window.

What does Ctrl F3 do in Excel?

You can bring up the Name Manager in Excel by pressing Ctrl + F3. This lists the names used in your current workbook, and you can also define new names, edit existing names or delete names from the Name Manager.